Sunday, 22 February 2015

Where did that week go?

Hello all and I hope that you've had a good week? It was our half term week here and seemed to pass in a blur - it's a bit unfair how quickly it disappears lol! I left husband and son home alone (husband had work and son had 'things' planned with friends!) and headed down to Sussex to spend a few days with our daughter Lauren. It was so lovely to spend some time together - although marred a bit by the fact that my husband's incredibly kind parting gift before I left was to pass on his stinky cold! So although my daughter and I had some precious time together, much of it was also sadly spent sneezing and coughing. Now I'm back home, husband and I still seem to be full of cold - it's obviously one of those that doesn't want to be shaken off quickly - sigh. Youngest son is (wisely) giving us both a wide berth!

Anyway, just wanted to share a card with you that I was able to make before I went away - using one of my favourite Sarah Kay stamps "Time for apple pie"

I've coloured the stamp with Graphit pens and a touch of pencil

The papers are from LOTV, as is the sentiment stamp. I've added flowers from WOC and die cut ivy corner from Joanna Sheen.

And I just thought I'd share a few pics of Lewes, the beautiful little market town in East Sussex where my daughter is now living - taken when we were out on a walk the other day (so excuse the overcast February weather!).

There are lots of these little narrow, cobbled streets (called 'twittens') with such cute little houses - but they are quite steep so I can imagine they're a bit treacherous in bad weather! My daughter lives near the top of one of these - keeps you fit walking up and down the hills lol!

We had a walk through Southover gardens in the town - and you can see Lewes Castle on the hill in the distance in the top photo. They'll be beautiful in a few more weeks when all the spring flowers and blossoms are out!

And then a walk around the Priory ruins, of the 11th Century priory of St Pancras, an active priory until the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th Century. The ruins are open to wander around, with lots of information about how it would have looked, what the various buildings were, etc.

And after all that, we treated ourselves to lunch in a sweet little cafe near the castle! Perfect girly time!

I hope you'll forgive the photo overload - just thought I'd share a few pics of a very pretty little corner of the country!

19 comments:

What a pretty card Kim, your attention to detail, as always, is super. It's so easy to forget what a wonderful country we live in, steeped in history and beautiful places to visit, so thank you for sharing your snaps. Hope the cold leaves you soon xx

Your card is gorgeous Kim, such a sweet image and beautiful detailing.I am pleased you had a good time with your daughter despite feeling unwell. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos.I hope you are feeling better soon.Sue xx

Such a sweet card Kim lovely image and gorgeous papers..We visited Lewes when we went to visit my brother in East Sussex its a beautiful little town I love places like this to wander around...lots of huggles Sue xx

LOVE your photos Kim. I would so love to visit Britain one day and explore such fabulous sites. Speaking of which, your card is fabulous too. The sweet Sarah Kay image is colored perfectly and I really like the spring colors. Hope you feel all better soon. Hugs!